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Fendt®, a leading provider of advanced agricultural machinery and smart farming solutions, today announced a renewed, two-year partnership with the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA). The company will continue serving as the official NHRA tractor, expanding its visibility across fan engagement and track operations. “Fendt’s ongoing NHRA commitment reflects the continued growth and strength of this partnership and our shared values of performance, precision and reliability,” said Tim Millwood, Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer for AGCO. “The NHRA community includes thousands of farmers, ranchers and rural business owners who depend on our equipment every day. The partnership allows us to better engage with them about how Fendt’s machines and technology can make them more profitable and productive and gives more visibility to the brand’s growing presence in North America.” The agreement includes the use of the Fendt 314 Vario®, a versatile tractor renowned for its compact design and robust performance, at all NHRA national events. It will support track preparation through the NHRA Safety Safari, a critical component of event performance and racer safety. Fendt will also appear with six major midway displays during the 2026 season, offering fans immersive equipment showcases, interactive experiences and opportunities to connect with local dealers and the Fendt brand. “We’re thrilled to extend our partnership with Fendt as they continue as the Official Tractor of NHRA,” said Brad Gerber, NHRA Vice President and Chief Development Officer. “Fendt has been an outstanding partner with NHRA, delivering world-class innovation and performance to the NHRA and our Safety Safari and Competition Department teams. Their reliability plays a huge role in preparing and maintaining a safe and consistent racing surface for our race teams, and we look forward to this partnership continuing to grow.” In addition, Fendt is excited to continue sponsoring Anthony Troyer, a Florida farmer and loyal Fendt owner, and his Fendt Top Alcohol Dragster. The dragster is built and managed by McPhillips Racing, a team with 28 NHRA national wins, 51 regional wins and 11 regional championships. This partnership will include track appearances, updated car livery and customer engagement opportunities integrated with the Fendt midway footprint. “I am very grateful to have the full support of the Fendt team and the opportunity to continue driving for McPhillips Racing,” said Troyer. “They have truly supported my racing journey every step of the way, and I am looking forward to having another very successful year on the NHRA circuit.” The post Fendt Extends Multi Year Partnership as Official Tractor of NHRA first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

I love budget builds. Hell, everything I own is a budget build. But sometimes I think folks are just trying to make things harder on themselves. I mean Ryan’s mismatched Fairmont is a GREAT platform for doing this one the cheap, since it is the original Foxbody, but some might say he’s nuts to be trying to do this with an 8.2 deck small block Ford. Oh, and he’s doing it NA. Oh, but that’s not the best part. Nope, not by a long shot. He’s doing it with a STICK! Yep, stick. WTF. I’d love to make fun of him, but I love it. I really love it. And now I’m going to have to help him with it because I love it so much. So can we do it? Can we run 6’s with an NA small block FORD and a T5? Sure! What could possibly go wrong? Video Description: STREETCAR CHRONICLES AND MOONSHINER GARAGE have joined forces to bring the best content to this channel we can!! This was just a taste of the BANGERS coming in the future! We are here to have fun and share our hot rod life style with you and our friends….Welcome to the channel we’re glad you’re here! The post Can Ryan Make This Fairmont Run 6’s In The 1/8 For Under 6K? How About Naturally Aspirated With A 5.0? appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Jasmine Salinas returns to action for the 2026 season. The driver will run a hybrid NHRA and IHRA schedule to gain more seat time.View the full article

The Oberhofer brothers are teaming up again at Rick Ware Racing for the 2026 season. They will tune two elite Top Fuel dragsters.View the full article

Sonnax Transmission Company, the leader in transmission innovation, announces a groundbreaking servo system to improve GM TH400, 4L80-E reliability and make staging more consistent and predictable. The externally adjustable low/reverse servo were named runner-up in the performance racing new product category at the 2025 SEMA show, standing out among more than 1,300 entries across 15 categories. In drag racing, proper L/R band adjustment is critical to prevent transbrake malfunction. If the servo is out of adjustment, the piston can bottom out in the case bore, causing the band to slip and the vehicle to creep forward during staging. Until now, racers faced a major challenge: OE servos with steel covers are difficult to adjust in-vehicle, making quick checks impractical. Sonnax externally adjustable servos overcome this challenge by making band checks and adjustments easy. Thanks to a unique design, there is no cover or access plug to remove — the adjuster itself extends through the cover. A quick check is done simply by pushing on the end of the adjuster and observing the movement of the piston relative to the servo cover. This unique feature combined with top-quality materials make these servos an ideal performance upgrade for any vehicle. Choose from kits for the TH400 (part number 34914-20K) or 4L80-E, 4L85-E (part number 34914-28K) transmission. Key Features Quickly check and adjust the low/reverse band to prevent transbrake issues Externally adjustable design for easy in-vehicle service Works with or without OE 1-2 accumulator piston 6061 Anodized billet aluminum cover for strength and durability Sonnax externally adjustable L/R servos are available now through authorized distributors. Learn more about these and other Sonnax performance parts at www.sonnax.com. The post Sonnax Launches Award-winning TH400, 4L80-E Servos for Quick Low/Reverse Band Checks at the Track first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Team owner and Funny Car driver Buddy Hull is building his newly formed Hull Racing team on a foundation of performance, safety and strong relationships. The past two months have seen a flurry of activity in Hull’s race shop located just south of the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex by long-time crew chief Mike Guger and new addition veteran crew chief Matt Bynum. With two Funny Cars in the shop the tandem has been meticulously going over every part and piece of the operation preparing for their season debut at the historic Gatornationals, March 5-8, 2026. Hull is excited about the beginning of a new era in his career. “I have been a team owner and a team driver but this new endeavor, Hull Racing, has me so excited for my future,” said Hull. “This is a family-owned team with my wife Madi and my son Maverick. We are building a program that I am very proud of. Having Matt join Mike to tune this Funny Car gives me a lot of confidence for the long term. Matt has a background like mine, and I am really looking forward to working with him and seeing the success he and Mike can have with this team.” Bynum joins Hull Racing after years working on nitro Funny Cars with several top-level teams including Blake Alexander, Del Worsham and Alexis DeJoria. Bynum also has extensive success in the nostalgia Funny Car ranks. “Funny Car is a premiere category and working with Buddy is something fresh and new,” said Bynum. “This is a chance to build on what I have been doing over the past several years. Buddy and I have the same mindset. We want to stay within ourselves and make full runs without smoking the tires. We are going to be consistent, safe and quick.” Hull is proud to be working with one of the youngest crew chiefs in the sport and helping build the future of his team. Bynum, 34, has worked with some of the brightest minds in drag racing and he is eager to join Guger and continue to build a quality program. “I am always looking to give young talent a chance to shine whether it is one the racetrack or with my business Vertex General Contractors,” said Hull. “I want to work with people who are hungry for success and have a great positive attitude. Matt has come into the shop and really continued to move us in the right direction. He and I have had several conversations about racing and life. This is going to be an exciting season for sure.” Over the off-season Hull along with Guger and Bynum have been adding parts and inventory to their Funny Car team which includes a primary Funny Car along with a back-up Funny Car and all the supporting materials. Hull recently announced Red Line Oil as a sponsor and he has a marketing relationship with Five Star Ford, a major Dallas/Ft. Worth-based dealership. Additional sponsorship announcements will be made in the coming weeks leading up to the Gatornationals. For additional information on the team visit www.hullracing.com. The post Hull Racing Adds Crew Chief Matt Bynum and Focuses on Strong Start in Gainesville first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Elite Motorsports is proud to announce a partnership with HBOT4Heroes, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) to veterans and first responders suffering from traumatic brain injuries (TBI), post‑traumatic stress (PTSD), and other invisible wounds of service. “HBOT4Heroes is doing life‑changing work, and we’re honored to help amplify their mission,” said Richard Freeman, Owner and President of Elite Motorsports. “The NHRA community includes countless veterans and first responders. Supporting an organization that is actively saving lives is something we’re proud to stand behind.” HBOT4Heroes provides access to HBOT, an evidence‑supported therapy that delivers oxygen in a pressurized environment to help stimulate cellular repair, improve blood flow and reduce symptoms associated with TBI and PTSD. HBOT4Heroes’ mission is rooted in a critical and urgent reality: an estimated 44 veterans die by suicide each day — a number far higher than the traditional cited 17-22 per day — and a driving force behind the organization’s work to expand access to care. “Every day, we meet veterans and first responders who have been told their symptoms are permanent or that they’ve run out of options,” said Travis Burt, ambassador for HBOT4Heroes. “Our mission at HBOT4Heroes is to make sure no hero is left behind. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is restoring lives, restoring families, and giving people hope again. Partnering with Elite Motorsports helps us reach more of the men and women who desperately need this care.” Through this partnership, Elite Motorsports will welcome HBOT4Heroes’ guests, including veterans, first responders, and supporters, into the team’s hospitality areas at select NHRA national events during the 2026 season. These race‑day experiences offer a meaningful opportunity for recognition, connection, and community support. HBOT4Heroes’ first NHRA experience will be at the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway, March 6-8 in Florida. This story was originally published on February 19, 2026. The post Elite Motorsports Partners with HBOT4Heroes first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

NHRA announced today a continued and comprehensive free coverage plan on NHRA.tv and its NHRA YouTube page starting this weekend for the 2026 season in the popular Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. For the second consecutive year, NHRA will stream more than 30 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events on either NHRA.tv or the NHRA YouTube page for free during the 2026 campaign, including extensive action from across all seven divisions, special events and more. The full schedule of complimentary races is available now at NHRA.tv, starting with this weekend’s Division 7 double-divisional race at Firebird Motorsports Park in Phoenix. All 20 Mission Foods Drag Racing Series national events during NHRA’s 75th season in 2026 can also be viewed on NHRA.tv, with the price at $164.99 for the entire season or $24.99 per national event. The test session at Gainesville Raceway on March 3-4 will also be streamed for free on NHRA.tv, which leads into the legendary season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals on March 5-8 at the historic facility. This weekend’s race in Phoenix gives fans their first glimpse of NHRA racing in 2026, kicking off an action-packed year across the country. The season-long free coverage takes place from February through November, concluding with the Division 7 divisional on Nov. 5-8 at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Fans will have the chance to watch thrilling action from all seven NHRA divisions in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series season, including 12 double divisional events. To watch the select divisional races for free, fans simply need to sign up for a complimentary account on NHRA.tv. Streaming coverage of the divisional races is sponsored by Strange Engineering, Summit Racing Equipment, Laris Motorsports Insurance, Right Trailers, Competition Products, Total Seal and Speedmaster, and will provide fans a free look into the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, which features several of the world’s top racers. Beginning this weekend in Phoenix, race fans can watch several divisional races every month on either NHRA.tv or the NHRA YouTube page. That includes four events in March, five races in June, six races in July, and four races in both August and September. Complimentary coverage will also include major events like the JEGS SPORTSnationals in May at Beech Bend Raceway, the Laris Motorsports Insurance Cajun NHRA SPORTSnationals in March at No Problem Raceway, the Hot Rod Reunion in June and the popular double divisional races all year. Along with the complimentary coverage, fans who purchase the full NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season on NHRA.tv get incredible access to watch more than 50 live events this year, along with access to hours of original, special content, previous years of racing, historical moments and more. For more information about the NHRA, including the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series schedule, visit www.nhra.com. This story was originally published on February 19, 2026. The post NHRA Releases Free Streaming Schedule for NHRA.TV and NHRA YouTube Page first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Doug Foley Racing announced today that Doug Foley will transition from driving duties to a full-time team owner role beginning with the 2026 season. Gary Pritchett has been named driver of the team’s Top Fuel dragster. “We are going to do a driver swap in 2026,” Foley said. “I am going to get out of the seat. And I just felt like we could be better all the way around and I kind of wanted to focus more on just taking the team to another level, and so I decided to get out of the seat.”Foley, a veteran Top Fuel competitor and multi-time IHRA event winner, said the move allows him to focus on strengthening the organization both competitively and commercially. “I just didn’t feel like our team was at the level it could be, and that’s my goal to fix that,” Foley said. The team will compete in a combination of NHRA and IHRA events in 2026. Foley said the hybrid schedule provides opportunities for growth while maintaining a competitive presence across both sanctioning bodies. Pritchett, a former Top Alcohol Dragster competitor and longtime Top Fuel crew member, earned his Top Fuel license in 2015 under the guidance of crew chief Doug Kuch. “Doug Kuch actually got me my Top Fuel license back in 2015 in Charlotte and coming full circle,” Pritchett said. “I feel like all the stars are kind of aligning and really excited for the opportunity.” Pritchett said the opportunity represents a career milestone. “It feels like I got the opportunity I’ve been waiting on my whole life,” he said. Additional announcements regarding partnerships and testing plans for the 2026 season will be released in the coming weeks. For more information, visit http://www.foleylewisracing.com. The post Doug Foley Transitions to Team Owner Role; Gary Pritchett Named 2026 Top Fuel Driver first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Beta’s 2026 Evo 300 4T keeps the four-stroke trials formula alive while making the sport more accessible to new riders.View the full article

Harbor Freight is now the largest retail tool store in the country, and for good reason. They have been offering tools at cheap prices for decades, but in recent years took full advantage of the insane prices of the big brands and came out with their own tools with lifetime warranties and a jillion options at reasonable prices and it got everyone’s attention. Then they started in on generators and welders. And then it was cordless tools and tool boxes. After getting lots of attention for their cheap took carst, and all kinds of magnetic and hanging accessories for them, they came out with multiple lines of tool boxes that cater to everyone from the DIY home user to professional mechanics, and everything in between. Their ICON tool boxes rival the best out there, for a fraction of the money. But that doesn’t necessarily mean they are cheap. A good value, yes, absolutely but getting into a big tool box is still a real expense. But what if we told you how to get a bigger box, from two small boxes, for $800 less than the big box? Watch this video to see how simple it is, and then start scheming how to put together your own custom box that is even bigger! The post Save $800 With This Harbor Freight Tool Box Hack! Build Your Own Custom Big Box On The Cheap appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

If you haven’t been watching the livestream here everyday, you might have missed RVW qualifying from yesterday so here’s a highlight video you can check out to see all the action and who’s on top after Round 1. There is no doubt that the field will move around some, and that this is certainly not all the cars we’re going to see this weekend, but it’s a good way to get a feel for where the race track is now vs where it will be later in the weekend. Check out all the livestreaming action at the link below, and enjoy the Round 1 RVW Qualifying highlights below. CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL THE TESTING AND QUALIFYING LIVESTREAM AND VIDEO The post First Round Radial vs The World Qualifying From Lights Out 17 at South Georgia Motorsports Park appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Top Fuel dragster standout Jasmine Salinas is poised to make a powerful return in 2026. The fan-favorite drag racer will compete in a hybrid schedule this season, featuring at least 10 events in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series as well as select appearances in the IHRA Top Fuel category. Salinas will kick off her 2026 drag racing season next month at the NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville, Florida. True to their name, the Scrappers team is piecing together a schedule that will work on a limited budget as they continue pursuing a long-term sponsor partnership. After a storybook start to her sophomore season last year, Salinas and her team made the tough decision to sideline the Valley Services/Scrappers Racing Top Fuel dragster until they could secure more funding. Leaving the series while sitting fifth in points was a gut-check moment for Salinas. But the temporary setback did little to dampen her spirits or derail her determination. “Cutting our season short last year was really tough, but I’ve learned a lot,” said Salinas. “Driving a Top Fuel dragster isn’t the job. Driving a Top Fuel dragster is the reward. The job is everything else you have to do to get there. I’m really hungry for that first win, and that takes more seat time, which is why I’m going to compete in a few IHRA events in between the 10 NHRA Mission Foods Series races we plan to run. Every lap counts as we continue to seek full-time funding. I am eager to get out there and grateful for the opportunity to pursue this dream. I can’t say ‘thank you’ enough to Valley Services, Pleasanton Ready Mix, Adams Pools and Red Line Oil for their continued support.” Veteran crew chief Todd Okuhara will lead the Scrappers Racing team with the help of assistant crew chief Adem Cave and car chief Cole Fergen. Okuhara has more than three decades of experience tuning both Top Fuel and Funny Car engines for championship-caliber teams, including many years serving as the director of racing for Don Schumacher Racing, overseeing one of the largest fleets of nitro-burning machines the sport has ever seen. “This crew is no joke,” commented Salinas. “I’ve been very fortunate to work with several high-caliber crew chiefs like Rob Flynn and Joe Barlam during my short time in Top Fuel so far. Now, being able to add Todd Okuhara to our crew is very exciting. I’m looking forward to learning as much as I can from him. I think he’s going to be invaluable to our program. This is a team that the driver believes in, and a team that believes in their driver.” While not all plans are finalized at this point, Salinas has confirmed that her 12,000-horsepower dragster will roar to life at the iconic U.S. Nationals over Labor Day weekend in her adopted hometown of Brownsburg. The Valley Services/Scrappers Racing Top Fuel team will begin their 2026 campaign at the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season opener, March 6-8, at the AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville, Florida. The post Jasmine Salinas Announces Plans and Crew Chief for 2026 Top Fuel Season first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Kiska Design was, theoretically, part of KTM Group. But through Bajaj's cost-cutting ways, the two have parted ways. View the full article

It's both an expansion and a replacement of a previous Sportster S recall from 2025, and your bike may still be affected even if you already had it serviced.View the full article

Launched only a few months ago, Kawasaki's new Teryx H2 side-by-side has been recalled, and the UTV's owners are being told to stop driving them altogether. View the full article

Wunderlich transforms the BMW R1300 GS with a flatter rally seat, high-mounted exhaust, and slimmer tail for a sharper adventure stance.View the full article

A bill introduced in the US House of Representatives could leave Slingshots out in the cold, which the Motorcycle Industry Council doesn't like. View the full article

The newest addition to Can-Am’s Maverick R family, the rock crawling x RC, was designed to conquer the trails at King of the Hammers. And it sure as hell does. View the full article

LS swapping a car can be a challenge for some vehicles. CPP's 1968–1972 GM A-body LS Swap Kit makes the process much easier.View the full article

Is Hunter Lawrence the Enforcer or the Accumulator Back in 2005, I was freelancing for 3AW and ended up at the final round of the V8 Supercars season at Phillip Island. That weekend, I watched Russell Ingall win his first and – as history would have it – only championship. For those around back then, […] The post Hunter Lawrence: Enforcer or The Accumulator? appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

MotoGP to race on Adelaide streets And now it’s official… MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group, the South Australian Government and the City of Adelaide announced today that the Australian Grand Prix will be hosted on a city centre circuit in Adelaide from 2027. We published this background on how events led to this here yesterday. The […] The post MotoGP to roar into the city streets of Adelaide from 2027 appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

2026 Triumph Trident 800 Review Sometimes you really can have too much of a good thing, and Triumph’s mid-capacity Street Triple range in recent years is a case in point. Prior to the arrival of today’s test bike, the Trident 800, the Street Triple 765 family had swollen to four variants: the base 765 R, […] The post 2026 Triumph Trident 800 Review | Motorcycle Test appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

2025/2026 St. George MCC Summer Series Round Three – SMP With Nick Edards – Images by Half Light Coming into Round Three of St George MCC Summer Nights Series 25/26 (SNS06 for short), we’d already seen two rounds of excellent racing, even if Round Two, which had been an afternoon/evening event rather than evening-only, was […] The post Recapping a huge St. George Summer Series double-header under lights at SMP appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Honda Red Sale 2026 There’s something intoxicating about the idea of a brand-spanking-new bike. The very latest tech, fresh rubber, that unmistakable new-bike smell… It all makes for something pretty hard to resist. But if you’re like most riders, there’s another voice in your head asking whether those front-page new features really justify the premium […] The post Big savings across the Honda range – 2026 Red Sale appeared first on MCNews. View the full article